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West, Texas Plans Remembrance Program for Fertilizer Plant Explosion

March 21, 2014
By
The Daspit Law Firm

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The City of West, Texas will remember the fertilizer plant explosion that
took 14 lives last year. Mayor Tommy Muska selected a Blue Ribbon Committee
to plan the program, which will include a moment of silence exactly one
year after the explosion at 7:51am, April 17, 2014. The program will be
called "4-17 Forever Forward."

Remembering the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion

Nearly one year ago, a deadly plant explosion destroyed a nearby fertilizer
plant, rocking the small town and taking 14 lives. An estimated 150 additional
people suffered injuries and the city was devastated by extensive property
damage. A Dallas fire rescue chief was among those killed in the accident.

Texas Attorney General Ray Abbot stated in a press conference only hours
after the explosion that, "Literally in an instant, these families
have been ripped apart…These lives in this community will be put
back together."

One month later, authorities and investigators stated that they could not
determine the exact cause of the explosion, but a series of series of
inspections from The Environmental Protection Agency suggested that the
plant had a history of safety violations. In 2006, an investigation revealed
that the West plant failed to update its Risk Management Plan (RMP), failed
to document hazards, and failed to identify and review potential problems.

Additional safety problems included poor employee training and no formal
maintenance program. As a result, the company was fined $2,300.

Compensation for Industrial Accidents

At The Daspit Law Firm, we believe that victims of serious industrial accidents
and plant explosions are entitled to compensation for their suffering,
pain, medical expenses, and more. If you suffered an injury or the loss
of a loved one in an industrial disaster, The Daspit Law Firm is here
to fight for the compensation that you deserve. Our lead attorney, John
Daspit, has extensive experience handling high-profile cases, so call
our office now and schedule your free case evaluation.

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